The view could; not be beat! However, there was no AC, so windows had to be open. One room could not open the windows because a screen was ripped. Another room had no window to open. Very hot and stuffy for sleeping. Maybe worse was the road noise outside the condo. It sits at a corner of a busy road at an intersection.. Very noisy all day and night.
Connie B.
March 2025
Overall a nice comfortable place. Beds were good and kitchen was pretty well appointed. Nice new grill on the deck. Had some issues with ceiling fans not working and some of them were addressed. Fans on lanai (with lights) still never worked. Kitchen cabinet was busted and even after repair was still janky. WiFi was spotty and only allowed three out of four of us to connect after multiple tries. CB was very communicative and accommodating for early arrival (thanks!). The condo just felt dated and a little tired in some of It’s appearances. Only saw two cockroaches but had a friendly gecko to help keep things positive. The condo location is pretty far away from most of Kona but close to a grocery store and a few restaurants. We did walk to the farmers market but that was about it. The vibe of the compound was a little standoffish and not very welcoming. We even got a noise complaint on our first night for loud music after 10. (We were tired from travel and asleep by 8:15 so it certainly wasn’t us) Overall a nice condo but we won’t book again.
Jay M.
February 2025
Our family of 4 stayed at this condo for just under 3 weeks and it was absolute bliss. The condo has a great lanai where we spent so much time drinking coffee in the mornings, playing boardgames, reading, having meals and good family time in the perfect weather. The condo was well stocked and had plenty of outdoor gear for us all to go snorkeling. We met up with John who delivered the paddle boards as well. He is GREAT! A great host and responded quick to messages leading up to and throughout our stay. Thanks so much for everything John! We had such a great vacation and loved staying at your condo. For those considering to book this, I would highly recommend it. It was the perfect spot to sit back, relax and enjoy the beauty all around.
JT M.
February 2025
This place exceeded our expectations in every way. We truly loved our stay!
Maureen P.
February 2025
Private, spacious unit perfect on the ground floor. Very nice!
Char W.
February 2025
Great place, that is exactly as listed. Very clean, and quiet. There was a cute social that we as guests were invited to do a potluck but weren’t able to attend due to plans. Internet connection was unstable, we did reach out with very prompt responses back from host. Location is good, but not much is really in walkable distance due to no sidewalks.we had a rental car and found it very easy to drive around the island, so it wasn’t a big deal.
Colleen R.
February 2025
Overall this was an excellent stay. The property exceeded our expectations. In a large part this was due to Helen who was our host. She was gracious, kind and so very helpful. She has thought of every detail to make our stay fantastic. We’ll be back.
Jerome and Thea B.
February 2025
Wonderful! Convenient, comfy, everything we needed providedCouple thing to work on: kitchen ceiling fan too low, hit my hand when I reached up: cabinet at the kitchen island won’t stay closed: master bath toilet leaks
siobhan C.
January 2025
The property was clean. The location for us was perfect. We loved that the complex was quiet and well manicured. The amenities were as stated. The beds were comfortable, plenty of linens, even beach towels. There were coolers available that came in handy
January 2025
If you’ve ever wondered what heaven is like, you will find out when you stay at Helen‘s Ohana, and Helen your host is your own personal angel,,, words alone cannot describe how wonderful of an experience I had for the two weeks I stayed there.
David P.
January 2025
Fantastic three week stay in Kona. We would love to book this condo again. Beautiful views. Well stocked kitchen. Comfortable beds. No air conditioning but no problem - the overhead fans moved enough air to keep us cool. Enough out of town, yet close enough to the KTA grocery store.
Morgan D.
January 2025
Be aware of the hiding cost
Rui
January 2025
The condo was just as accurate as listed with small touches to make it a more relaxing stay for our family. Laura has taken great care of the property in a quiet complex with the unit facing the golf course where goats competed with the players!
Karen F.
December 2024
Wonderful views and the house had everything we needed!
Anup A.
December 2024
This condo was ideal for our family. It's location to the Keauhou Bay is great for SUP / snorkeling / swimming. Cor the owner responded promptly when contacted.
Bob B.
December 2024
1st time on big island…. Didn’t disappoint!! Spacious and everything you’d need was there. Pool was right next to lanai. Having extra fans kept us cool. Thank you for having us!!
lisa p.
December 2024
This place exceeded all expectations! Helen was very attentive and went above and beyond to make our stay special! She even provided a large basket of fruit from her own farm, which we enjoyed all week long. We've never tasted better pineapple, oranges, bananas, and lemons! The condo is clean, quiet, spacious, and very, very comfortable. We enjoyed the beautiful pool and hot tub every evening. We took most of our meals on the large balcony, which provides a great view of the pool and the lovely grounds. Beach chairs, umbrellas, and snorkels were provided, which we made use of several times during the week. When we return to the Big Island, this is where we'll stay -- no need to look anywhere else!
Richard S.
November 2024
Convenient location.
Winfield R.
November 2024
We enjoyed this appartment very much, it’s comfy and you have everything you need. Very quite.
Marielle S.
November 2024
The property was very clean, and had everything we needed to stay comfortably on the island. The kitchen had the basics, but you will need to buy everything you need (olive oil, condiments etc). There were plenty of fans to keep air moving and a sun shade on the lanai, when used appropriately the home stayed cool enough without AC. The property manager was fantastic, they were so communicative during our stay and made sure all of our needs were met. Overall 5 stars, but probably better for families with older kids. Would not bring a small child (everything is glass, iykyk).
Amanda D.
October 2024
Beautiful condo , very nicely decorated, right on 8th hole of golf course, lovely view . No AC at this condo , lots of fans but it got really hot!! Very well equipped with water toys and beach chairs!
chrissie b.
October 2024
My family & I loved the stay. We were able to book easily, communicate with owner smoothly & our stay was comfortable.
Austyn w.
October 2024
We had only one complaint. NO AC. that was not enough to move the meter down on the property. great location, very clean. fans all around made it easier to sleep but still warm nights in July, our group of 4 fit just fine with no wanting for space.
aram s.
October 2024
We chose this location to provide 3 bedrooms and 3 bathroom for our group.
Cynthia H.
October 2024
Everything we needed for our vacation on the big island!
Lisa H.
October 2024
This was a great place to stay and explore the Kona area. Unit was well stocked and very comfortable.
Enjoyed the lanai - although the sliding screen doors tended to stick making opening/closing needing 2 hands! Small thing to complain about since everything else was absolutely perfect!
Thank you!
Kathy B.
September 2024
Away from the bustle of downtown Kona and very, very close to Keauhou Bay. We liked being not far from grocery store and easily able to go North or South for day adventures.
Helen S.
August 2024
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The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
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This unit is probably the closest to the swimming pool which was so nice for our grandkids to be able to walk maybe 50 feet and be by the pool. We had a lifetime of memories
David S.
August 2024
My husband and I with 3 of our grandkids (12, 12 and 15) stayed here for a wonderful 10 days in early August. The condo is comfortable and clean, fitting all our needs. There is no AC, which is not really an issue since the numerous fans do a great job of circulating the air and cooling. Kitchen had everything we needed and then some. There is a great variety of beach toys, chairs and umbrellas which we used every day. We didn't go to the pool at all, however from past stays in this complex I know it is wonderful. Every question I had was quickly responded to by Cor, communication was excellent! We will definitely keep this condo unit in mind on our next visit to Hawaii!
Sherrie M.
August 2024
Upon arrival I was astounded at the beauty of the condo’s interior for the price we were paying! Spacious and wonderfully decorated with local art! Beautiful bathrooms! A very generous lanai overlooking a golf course. The condo was very comfortable. Although there was no AC, the air circulation was good. I look forward to returning!
August 2024
Very clean and easy check-in. Great location as well, close to beaches and downtown. we went for a family vacation and our girls loved the pool
Saida P.
July 2024
Our 11 day stay on the Big Island was fabulous!
Ms Helen was so gracious to provide us with fresh fruit and avocados from her farm and a new rice cooker when I could not find one in the kitchen. Amazing !
The condo was clean, quiet, roomy and had everything we needed! Beach towels, chairs, snorkel equipment, paper plates, coolers and more!
The location is close to downtown Kona and to a grocery store and restaurants.
The A/C in the bedrooms is helpful on muggy nights! The porch has a gorgeous view and relaxing environment to watch sunsets.
The pool and hot tub were refreshing after long days exploring!
Thank you Helen for sharing your beautiful condo with us!
Heather B.
July 2024
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The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
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We were pleased with what we got for the week. The view was amazing from the lanai. Despite the unit not having AC, they provided us with plenty of fans. The rooms were spacious and it also provided us with items for the beach. There was a BBQ grill outside the lanai that we used to cook dinner a couple of time. The kids enjoyed the pool a lot. Well maintained by the staff. Keahou shopping center was close by with restaurants, grocery store and movie theater. Overall, we are satisfied with our stay and would definitely return again.
Amber S.
July 2024
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at John’s place. Checkin was seamless and the grounds were beautiful. It was a perfect location for us to get anywhere we needed to and just far enough out of the bustle of downtown that you felt like you were in your own little oasis. We cooked and prepped meals almost all week to save money and the kitchen amenities provided were perfect for that. We were also pleasantly surprised at the number of additional items that were there (coolers, life jackets, snorkel gear, etc). Last and most importantly, John was exceptionally accommodating and responsive when we needed him and made our first visit to the island one we will never forget. We will definitely be back to visit and stay!
Kalisse K.
July 2024
This condo was advertised appropriately and had everything we needed and was very spacious!!!
Kevin B.
July 2024
The unit was clean and well stocked. The owner was very responsive and helpful. The beds are very comfy as is all the furniture. My only comments are the description says three bedrooms when in reality it's two bedrooms and a loft, which opens up to the living room. Less privacy than expected. Also, the beach gear provided is plentiful, however, the boogie boards were mostly broken.
Also there's no air conditioning.
Overall I would recommend this property.
Carrie B.
July 2024
The property was very well located and had access to all needed amenities. Plenty of space and (mostly) well equipped.
The bad. When we arrived the ceiling fan in the kitchen was not working. We messaged the property manager and they sent a handyman. They were able to turn the power off (motor was overheating but blades not turning); but never returned to fix it. The floor fan in the loft did not work (power button broken, sent message but never got a reply), only one side of the toaster worked and lastly many of the screens on the windows and doors were torn. This led to the ugly. When we opened doors we were inundated with bugs, a big issue but not a deal breaker. The biggest issue were the cockroaches. Every day we killed 2-5 in various areas. We knew there was an issue as there are roach traps in various corners. It’s very off putting to have to kill roaches on your vacation. This is the reason for not wanting to re-book or recommend to anyone.
Erika M.
June 2024
We lived in Kona for some years but it had been a long time since we've visited. The place was just what we hoped and the perfect size for our family of six. It was well equipped and had all the beach supplies you need to enjoy the island. A huge plus over staying in a hotel.
Andrew F.
June 2024
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The property manager was somewhat unhelpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was somewhat unhappy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The first bedroom was loud in the night because of the bypass road.The dishes seemed to be from the bulky waste. The spoons had rough edges though I got a cut in my lips.the sun blinds were totally distroyed and therefor useless.The whole equipment seemed to be older than 15 years.In Germany you would rent this unit twice the first and the last time.Normally we should get money back because of these circumstances.
Gunter K.
June 2024
Very nice air conditioning would be nice
Great stock and awesome pool
Debby W.
June 2024
It was so peaceful and quiet staying at this beautiful condo at Keauhou Punahele. We enjoyed sitting on the balcony and watching the golfers play on the adjacent golf course. We also enjoyed late nights on the balcony listening to the high surf crash against the shore line when the ocean got rough! Also enjoyed relaxing inside the condo enjoying our books when it was too hot to enjoy the balcony. Overall we really enjoyed our stay in this condo and will hopefully book it for next year if it is available!!
Susan D.
May 2024
This was a stay vacation for we live in Hilo. I love Hilo but it rains a lot and Kona side was sunny and beautiful. This condo is located on the 7th hole of the Kona Coast Country Club golf course and the view every day is amazing. The condo was great, it had everything you can think of. Most of the week was my husband and I but my daughter and her husband and two keikis came for the weekend. Enough space for everyone, this condo is bigger than our hale in Hilo. The only minus would be finding parking for the extra car, and you have to be very quiet. (Though the downstairs condo was partying all weekend, they kept it down and it didn't bother us.) So here is the thing. We actually have a week at the Kona Coast Resort but couldn't this week, so we would definitely come back here again if we don't have our week. Mahalo, it was a great stay vacation.
Jack N.
May 2024
Cornelis was very responsive to any of our questions. This is a lovely condo with views of the ocean and golf course. The condo had everything we needed for a two week stay (well equipped kitchen, snorkel equipment, boogie boards, beach chairs and umbrellas). It could use a little updating (e.g replace carpeting with lvp flooring), but overall was clean and comfortable. Would rent again!
Mahola
Marilyn M.
May 2024
Having three bedrooms and three baths for travelers aged between 14 and 78 was essential to family harmony and much appreciated. The kitchen was well stocked so did not have to run out for condiments or a decent spatula so again much appreciated. The neighbors were so friendly and helpful; we enjoyed meeting them. Two nearby farmers' markets on two different days offered fresh fruit and other goodies: fantastic!
Rosemeri C.
May 2024
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The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
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My friend and I spent a week in Kona and had a wonderful stay. The condo was spacious, clean and nicely appointed. We loved that we could walk down to the snorkel boat and also saw a beautiful sunset there. We liked being in a quiet area away from vacation traffic. It was a great place to stay.
Karen R.
May 2024
This condo was perfect for my family and parents. The property owner was very responsive and easy to get in touch with.
The condo has a community pool, its own bbq and everything you need to cook meals. 5 min drive to a grocery store, coffee shop and farmers market. Right up the hill from the Outrigger (walking distance). Would highly recommend this for anyone looking to relax and enjoy the Big Island.
Micole W.
April 2024
Clean, great location, easy access, great communication
Allyshia M.
April 2024
Loved the location, out of the busy areas. We picked the dry and sunny side of the island. The condo had everything we could need. A large selection of snorkeling and beach items.
Sharon S.
April 2024
Gorgeous property with a view! Quiet complex. Very well appointed, with everything you'll need for your stay. Helen was an amazing host! Met us at the condo and showed us around, gave us a few recommendations for activities and restaurants etc, and also checked in during our stay to make sure all was well.
Sarah C.
April 2024
We had a great stay at this very clean, spacious and incredibly well-equipped condo. Would highly recommend.
Gabi J.
March 2024